Government of India on Wednesday declared the Jammu and Kashmir Muslim League, led by jailed separatist leader Masarat Alam, as an 'Unlawful Association' under Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA).

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the organization and its members are involved in “anti-national and secessionist activities” in Jammu and Kashmir supporting “terrorist activities” and inciting people to establish Islamic rule in J&K.